MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to nominate interim Police Chief Bill Peterson to lead the Minneapolis Police Department in a permanent capacity, FOX 9 confirmed Friday.
Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the force, was named interim chief after former Chief Brian O'Hara resigned abruptly in May. Frey said an investigation uncovered that O'Hara likely interfered with an investigation into his own conduct.
According to the city, Peterson has served with the Special Operations Division Patrol Unit and the Violent Crimes Investigations Division, worked as a robbery investigator, and patrolled the Fourth Precinct. The city says he helped lead the department's response during the north Minneapolis tornado, the I-35W bridge collapse and the 2020 riots, and helped guide planning for major events including the MLB All-Star Game and Super Bowl LII.
Peterson's appointment requires approval from the Minneapolis City Council.
The nomination follows a national search for a permanent chief launched after O'Hara's resignation. Peterson had previously said he was not interested in the permanent position, FOX 9 reported last month.
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— National Correspondent Network
